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wom⋅an⋅ize

[woom-uh-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to make effeminate.
–verb (used without object)
2. to pursue or court women habitually.
Also, especially British, wom⋅an⋅ise.


Origin:
1585–95; woman + -ize
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wom·an·ize   (wŏŏm'ə-nīz')   
v.   woman·ized, woman·iz·ing, woman·iz·es

v.   intr.
To pursue women lecherously.
v.   tr.
To give female characteristics to; feminize.
wom'an·iz'er n.
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